Tolland County Extension is hiring! Seeking applicants for a part-time (19.25 hours per week) Educational Program Assistant 2 to serve as New Farmer Business Specialist in Vernon, CT. This position will perform customized technical assistance and group training to bolster farm business planning, financial management, access to grants and capital through established state and federal programs, and decision-making regarding investments in farm infrastructure. This position will also coordinate referrals and access to professional consultants on targeted farmers as the need arises for services such as legal entity documentation, business registrations, enterprise budgeting, grant writing, tax preparation, and legal lease agreements.

More details: s.uconn.edu/newfarmerspecialist